Smartphone Analysis

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Description:
  • portable and personal communication device (Communicators a la Star Trek)


Best Practices:
  • Constant connectivity to internet, networks and people
  • Getting on the spot, up to date information
  • Checking work emails
  • Monitoring student grades / performances with Apps
  • Control device for whiteboard and comuters
  • Ordering food

Examples:
  • Keynote presentations
  • Powerpoint
  • Music / Movies

How would you use it?
  • Grade book app
  • Emails
  • Remote control device for my computer / whiteboard

Challenges:
  • Dropped connections
  • School wifi blocks sites available over 3g/4g
  • May be personally $$$ due to data plans
  • Unsupported by schools (for teachers)
  • Always reachable / people expect immediate response
  • Student distractions : texting, gaming, cheating, etc

Reflection
  • Smartphones are becoming a fully integrated part of digital life and are, in fact, becoming the true digital hub of life.

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